Postdoctoral position, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Via www.naturejobs.com. A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physiology, School of Medicine at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain to investigate central mechanisms involved in obesity.

This position, under the direction of Dr. Miguel López, is available to study how the hypothalamus regulates energy balance. The project involves in vivo genetically-modified mice, phenotyping, adenoviral work, stereotaxic administration of genetic/pharmacologic agents, lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis. The main objective will be to investigate whether obesity is associated with lipotoxicity and ER stress in the hypothalamus and then identifying new central signals that might open new avenues for the treatment of obesity and its associated disorders.

The candidate must have a PhD degree and be highly motivated and enthusiastic, with expertise in basic molecular biology/biochemical techniques and prior experience working with mouse models. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2011. The position is available from 1 December 2011. Click on the link below for details on how to apply for this post.

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